Monument to Alfonso XII of Spain, Madrid

English: This monument to king Alfonso XII of Spain (1857–1885) is in the Retiro Park in Madrid (Spain). It was projected in 1901 by architect José Grases Riera (1850–1919), built of stone and bronze from 1902 to 1922, and inaugurated on July 3rd, 1922. The sculptures were made by 22 artists. The bronze equestrian statue of the king (at the top) was made by sculptor Mariano Benlliure (1862–1947). Dimensions of the monument: height, 30 metres; length, 86 m; width, 58 m. Dimensions of the equestrian statue: height, 6.5 metres; length, 6.5 m; width, 3.5 m.*